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Joseph N. Allen diaries : ms.S, 1850-1851 (bulk 1870)
BANC FILM 2576; BANC MSS C-F 58 v.1; BANC MSS C-F 58 v.2
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Title:
Joseph N. Allen diaries : ms.S, 1850-1851 (bulk 1870)Creator/Contributor:
Allen, Joseph N., creatorAbstract:
Contents: v. 1 - record, Dec. 26, 1850-Feb. 22, 1851, of voyage to Nicaragua and return to New York on steamer, Prometheus
(part of the time in company with Cornelius Vanderbilt). v. 2 - record of trip to California (May-Nov., 1870 with notes of
visits to Yosemite, Lake County, Grass Valley, Donner Lake, etc.
A few accounts for the trip included.
Date:
1850 (issued)Subject:
Vanderbilt, Cornelius -- 1794-1877Prometheus (steamship)
Ships
Overland journeys to the Pacific
Nicaragua
California -- Description and travel
West (U.S.) -- Description and travel
Yosemite National Park (Calif.)
Lake County (Calif.)
Grass Valley (Calif.)
Donner Lake (Calif.)
Note:
Also available on microfilm with call no. BANC FILM 2576.
Type:
Overland journals-1870.Diaries.
Physical Description:
2 v. ; 15 & 17 cm.
1 microfilm reel : negative (Rich. 815:6) and positive.
Language:
English
Identifier:
BANC FILM 2576
BANC MSS C-F 58 v.1
BANC MSS C-F 58 v.2